# Tekla Structural Designer, Tekla Tedds vs AutoCAD Comparison

| | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 12 | 37 | 1,936 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (41.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (52.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (46.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | $260.00 1 user | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Tekla Structural Designer

Pros:
- Collaboration (2 reviews)
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)

Cons:
- 3D Modeling Issues (1 reviews)
- Limited Customization (1 reviews)

### Tekla Tedds

**Not enough data**

### AutoCAD

Pros:
- Ease of Use (183 reviews)
- Drawing (116 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (65 reviews)
- Learning Curve (48 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 8.4 (28 reviews) | 8.8 (1582 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 8.4 (28 reviews) | 8.3 (1590 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 7.4 (11 reviews) | 8.3 (350 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 7.3 (11 reviews) | 8.0 (204 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 8.2 (27 reviews) | 8.2 (1426 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 8.5 (203 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.8 (11 reviews) | 7.6 (24 reviews) | 8.0 (1550 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Tekla Structural Designer

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Tekla Tedds

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### AutoCAD

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Monthly Subscription

Price: $260.00 1 user

Description: Access software 1 month at a time for the lowest up-front investment.


Key Features:
- Access to the latest software releases
- 1-on-1 online support
- Includes AutoCAD Mobile App

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Tekla Structural Designer** | 7.9/10 | 11 |
| **Tekla Tedds** | 8.7/10 | 16 |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.1/10 | 490 |

#### Design

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 8.4 (411 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 7.3 (378 reviews) | 
| **Drawing** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 8.9 (16 reviews) | 9.2 (428 reviews) | 
| **Editing** | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 8.4 (16 reviews) | 8.8 (410 reviews) | 
| **Sequence Steps** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 8.2 (371 reviews) | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 8.3 (199 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 7.9 (368 reviews) | 
| **File Import/Export** | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 7.9 (15 reviews) | 8.8 (422 reviews) | 
| **Annotating ** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (15 reviews) | 8.7 (416 reviews) | 
| **Document Storage** | 7.4 (9 reviews) | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 8.7 (396 reviews) | 

#### Construction

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 8.4 (367 reviews) | 
| **Reinforcement Tools** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 8.2 (357 reviews) | 
| **Clash Detection ** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 7.5 (335 reviews) | 
| **Grading** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 8.1 (187 reviews) | 
| **Earthwork** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 7.8 (180 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (48 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (46 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (48 reviews) | 

#### Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Role-Based Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Centralized Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electrical System Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MEP Coordination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Load Calculation & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability with BIM & CAD** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Circuit Design Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Civil Engineering Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Tekla Structural Designer** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tekla Tedds** | 8.5/10 | 19 |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### Plan

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Documentation ** | Not enough data | 9.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence** | Not enough data | 8.1 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | 8.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Collaborate ** | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Modeling** | Not enough data | 8.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering ** | Not enough data | 8.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Editing ** | Not enough data | 8.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Construction

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reinforcement** | Not enough data | 8.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Grading** | Not enough data | 8.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Earthwork** | Not enough data | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Engineering

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hydraulic engineering** | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Hydrologic engineering** | Not enough data | 8.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Transportation engineering** | Not enough data | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Structural engineering** | Not enough data | 9.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Tekla Structural Designer** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tekla Tedds** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 601 |

#### Design

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (534 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (499 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (492 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (428 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (496 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (439 reviews) | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (486 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (460 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (480 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (475 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (448 reviews) | 

### GIS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Tekla Structural Designer** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tekla Tedds** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 46 |

#### Data Management

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Capture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (37 reviews) | 
| **Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (38 reviews) | 
| **Data Manipulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (36 reviews) | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (37 reviews) | 

#### Map Creation

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Geocoding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (37 reviews) | 
| **Buffer Zone Query** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (32 reviews) | 
| **Overlaying** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (36 reviews) | 
| **Publishing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (34 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Spatial Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (34 reviews) | 
| **Reporting ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (34 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Streaming ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (29 reviews) | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Tekla Structural Designer** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tekla Tedds** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.2/10 | 22 |

#### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (14 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 

#### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Import Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 
| **File Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (14 reviews) | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (15 reviews) | 

#### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Custom Scripts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (15 reviews) | 
| **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 
| **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (17 reviews) | 

#### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (14 reviews) | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim)


**Unique to Tekla Tedds (1):** [Civil Engineering Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design)

**Unique to AutoCAD (3):** [GIS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Tekla Structural Designer | Tekla Tedds | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 41.7% | 52.8% | 46.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 41.7% | 33.3% | 34.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 16.7% | 13.9% | 18.9% | 

### By Industry

#### Tekla Structural Designer

- **Civil Engineering:** 58.3%
- **Construction:** 33.3%
- **Design:** 8.3%

#### Tekla Tedds

- **Civil Engineering:** 48.6%
- **Construction:** 16.2%
- **Building Materials:** 8.1%
- **Design:** 5.4%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 5.4%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.7%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.7%
- **Graphic Design:** 2.7%
- **Facilities Services:** 2.7%
- **E-Learning:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 2.7%

#### AutoCAD

- **Architecture & Planning:** 22.2%
- **Civil Engineering:** 10.4%
- **Construction:** 9.2%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 8.6%
- **Design:** 8.4%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.2%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.9%
- **Automotive:** 2.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.3%
- **Higher Education:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 27.9%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Tekla Structural Designer

- [Revit](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (950 reviews)
- [Archicad](https://www.g2.com/products/archicad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (291 reviews)
- [Civil 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/civil-3d/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (304 reviews)
- [STAAD.Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/staad-pro/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (75 reviews)
- [Vectorworks Architect](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-architect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (236 reviews)
- [Revizto](https://www.g2.com/products/revizto/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (241 reviews)
- [Navisworks](https://www.g2.com/products/navisworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (204 reviews)
- [AutoCAD MEP](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-mep/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (203 reviews)
- [SDS/2](https://www.g2.com/products/sds-2/reviews) — 3.3/5 stars (8 reviews)
- [Edificius](https://www.g2.com/products/edificius/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (64 reviews)

### Alternatives to Tekla Tedds

- [MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/products/microstation/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (416 reviews)
- [Revit](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (950 reviews)
- [Civil 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/civil-3d/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (304 reviews)
- [ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/zwcad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (350 reviews)
- [GeoHECRAS](https://www.g2.com/products/geohecras/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (348 reviews)
- [Archicad](https://www.g2.com/products/archicad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (291 reviews)
- [Revizto](https://www.g2.com/products/revizto/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (241 reviews)
- [Vectorworks Architect](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-architect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (236 reviews)
- [Navisworks](https://www.g2.com/products/navisworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (204 reviews)
- [AutoCAD MEP](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-mep/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (203 reviews)

### Alternatives to AutoCAD

- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1326 reviews)
- [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1008 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (644 reviews)
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- [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (539 reviews)
- [MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/products/microstation/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (416 reviews)
- [ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/zwcad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (350 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Tekla Structural Designer

No discussions available for this product.

### Tekla Tedds

No discussions available for this product.

### AutoCAD

- Title: [Can we add simulation?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15648-can-we-add-simulation) — 4 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Yes we can do any kind of simulation here. This tool provides great flexibility."
- Title: [Which of the features might be useful for CAD software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-of-the-features-might-be-useful-for-cad-software) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "3d extend "
- Title: [What is AutoCAD Architecture used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-autocad-architecture-used-for) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "AutoCAD Architecture is a specialized version of AutoCAD developed for architects and building professionals. It provides intelligent architectural..."
- Title: [Can you do 3d in AutoCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-do-3d-in-autocad) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [What is AutoCAD software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-autocad-software-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "drafting, design and drawing production.  2d and 3d"

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